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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 12 | Excess of goods and services sold abroad over those bought from abroad | |
3 | 29% | 9 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life | |
Ruddy British Abroad About To Retreat Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "REDOUBT" which means:
- noun
- • (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses
- • An entrenched stronghold or refuge verb
- • To fortify, to make into a stronghold.
- • To dread.
- • To doubt again.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The soldiers took refuge in the redoubt during the battle."
- • "The enemy forces launched an attack on the redoubt."
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The Guardian Cryptic31 Oct 2002 | Across 15 | |
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